If you're planning on tying the knot anytime soon, you've probably realized getting married is by no means cheap nowadays.
I never knew how expensive weddings were until my brother and his fiancé started planning their nuptials earlier this year.
When they told me how much they were shelling out for a seemingly normal ceremony, it was one of the few times in my life I have actually found myself completely speechless.
Between the invitations, outfits, flowers, decor and dinner reception, there are a lot of costs that can add up quickly and deplete your budget in the blink of an eye.
But before you decide you're too broke to have the fairytale wedding of your dreams, you'll be glad to know you can still have a beautiful event without breaking the bank.
You just have to get a little crafty and think outside of the box.
From the invitations and bouquets to the decor and dinner table settings, there are all sorts of creative DIY ideas that not only look stunning, but will help you save some serious dough on your big day.
Take a look at the pictures below to see these awesome DIY wedding ideas.
You can use your groceries to make some DIY save the dates...
